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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) 2027

7 days

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From Nuremberg to Vienna

4.6

234 traveler reviews

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Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nuremberg
Meals
Dinner
Landmarks
Nuremberg
Day 2
Nuremberg to Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Optional Activities
- Browse Nuremberg Christmas Markets (Christkindlesmarkt) and sample Bavarian fare
Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Market)
Day 3
Regensburg to Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg to see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
- Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
Optional Activities
- Browse Regensburg Christmas Markets
Landmarks
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
Porta Pretoria
Day 4
Passau - Linz to Melk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria to see the setting of The Sound of Music and learn the story of Silent Night
- Browse Passau's Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Salzburg
Day 5
Melk to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing through the Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Day 6
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including the Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
- Browse Vienna's Christkindlesmarkt or relax in a Viennese café
Landmarks
Imperial Palace
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 7
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Nuremberg

Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Market)

Landmarks
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
Porta Pretoria

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Salzburg

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Imperial Palace
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace

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Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

568

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

86%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Visionary
Take in the view like never before on the Avalon Visionary. You'll enjoy the intimate setting achieved with two full decks of suites… Read more
Built
2012
Guests
65 - 130
Crew
37
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Gross Tonnage
2022 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

Tour Operator
4.6

Charles
September 8th, 2025
5.0
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Julie
August 7th, 2025
5.0
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
Klaus
July 28th, 2024
5.0
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Tour ID: 338299

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- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) 2027

Itinerary

Nuremberg

Nuremberg to Regensburg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Regensburg to Passau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Passau - Linz to Melk

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Melk to Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna

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